IPL 2018: Shikhar Dhawan 77* helps Sunrisers Hyderabad crush Rajasthan Royals

If Ajinkya Rahane ever plans to list a few dates as the worst of his playing career, Monday’s game against Sunrisers Hyderabad should feature somewhere near the top. The stage was set. To lead a team that was making a comeback in the IPL fold after two years, a captain’s knock would have been a perfect display of intent not just for himself, but also for a side that had lifted the silverware in the very first edition.

Updated on: Apr 09, 2018 11:40 PM IST

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Shikhar Dhawan’s brilliant, unbeaten 77 and his 120-run stand with Kane Williamson helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets in the 2018 Indian Premier League clash at the Uppal stadium. (BCCI)

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Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bowl against Rajasthan Royals, who were returning after a gap of two years. (BCCI)

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Sunrisers Hyderabad started well as D’Arcy Short was run-out for 4 by a direct hit from Kane Williamson. (BCCI)

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Ajinkya Rahane also departed cheaply as Rajasthan Royals failed to get any momentum. (BCCI)

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Sanju Samson looked solid as he neared a fifty. (BCCI)

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However, Shakib Al Hasan removed Samson for 49 and Rajasthan Royals failed to get any momentum heading into the final overs. (BCCI)

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Siddarth Kaul picked up two wickets as Rajasthan Royals ended on 125/9 after 20 overs, a below-par score on the Uppal deck. (BCCI)

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Jaydev Unadkat picked up the wicket of Wriddhiman Saha for 5 as Rajasthan Royals looked to fight. (BCCI)

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Shikhar Dhawan was dropped by Ajinkya Rahane off Dhawal Kulkarni and that set the tone for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dominance. (BCCI)

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Shikhar Dhawan punished the Rajasthan Royals bowlers as they scored at a healthy rate. (BCCI)

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Shikhar Dhawan notched up his 29th IPL fifty as Rajasthan Royals were deflated by the onslaught. (BCCI)

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Kane Williamson gave Dhawan good company and the 120-run stand for the second wicket put Sunrisers Hyderabad on course for a win. (BCCI)

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Shikhar Dhawan’s 77* helped Sunrisers Hyderabad crush Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets to get their IPL 2018 campaign off to a great start. (BCCI)